Available: Immediately (2005 or 2006)

Research Projects
(1) Impacts of DNAPL source zone treatment: Benefits of partial mass removal [DoD/DoE/EPA]
(2) Development of a procedure for using selected water quality model components with existing hydrologic models [USGS]

Research Objectives
Opportunities are available for study of multiphase flow and solute transport in porous media and/or flow and solute transport in wetlands. Research tasks include hydrologic modeling, with emphases on groundwater remediation and Everglades restoration. Experience and interest in hydrologic modeling is ideal, but mathematical proficiency is required. A MS degree in science or engineering is required. Assistantships include stipend and tuition remission.

Major Professor: Dr. James W. Jawitz, Soil and Water Science Department.

Application Procedure
Please indicate your interest by emailing jawitz@ufl.edu. Send a complete application package to the university registrar with a copy to the Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, attn. Pam Marlin, Newell Hall, P.O. Box 110510, Gainesville, FL 32611.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Pam Marlin PMarlin@mail.ifas.ufl.edu; phone: (352) 392-1803 ext. 341

Apply online through the graduate school

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